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    RPMs jumping/cutting/skipping with fast idle engaged, possible cause?

    2005 BRP Johnson 90hp carb'd two stroke Model# J90GLSOB. When running the motor and engaging the fast idle lever, the RPMs will initially increase to about 2800 RPMs. After a few seconds the tach starts jumping around, basically skipping/cutting out and in significantly. If I bring it back...
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    2005 Johnson J90GLSOB 90hp two stroke - question on dropping the lower unit

    Quick question, when disconnecting the shift shaft on this motor, do I leave the gear in neutral, or should I be in forward/reverse for this procedure? Manual does not specify, just says to remove the shift rod link pin and push the shift rod link towards the power head. Thanks!
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    Looking for fuel hose diameter, OEM P/N 319733 for 1985 25hp Johnson

    I need to replace a section of fuel line on my motor, and I'm not sure what the line size/diameter is. The OMC OEM P/N is 319733. It's #17 in the diagram here. Thanks for your help.
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    Any tips or tricks to separate / remove lower cowling from 2005 Johnson 90?

    I need to split the lower cowling on my 2005 Johnson 90hp 2 stroke in order to get to the tilt/trim motor wiring. I'm removing the tilt/trim unit to get it resealed. I've never attempted to dis-assemble the lower cowling for any reason. My OEM service manual is quite vague with where the bolts...
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    Trim cylinders leaking after cap replacement, backstory given, advice/experience?

    Hi Folks, Under the category of "it's always something": Earlier this Spring, I had a trim cylinder leak on my 2005 Johnson 90hp with the common Showa model trim/tilt. I replaced both trim cap assemblies with new aftermarket replacements that can be found on eBay, after reading positive...
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    1985 25hp tiller J25RLCOS, restarting when warm issue

    Hi Folks, I'm running into a problem this season with the "kid's boat" 25 Johnson mentioned in the thread title. Last season no issues. Starts fine when cold. Runs perfectly at all speeds. If I go to start it again while it is still "warm", it is very difficult to start. Seems like it...
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    90 HP Johnson not charging and no Tach

    Mine was not hard at all to take off and replace. I did it in the water but if I had to do it again I would do it on land as some of the wire harness connectors were difficult to reach from the boat side. The reg/rec basically sits right on top of the motor just behind the flywheel. It's #46...
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    2005 Johnson 90hp carbed 2 stroke J90GLSOB, some trouble-shooting advice please

    Hi Folks, End of last season I had trouble with my 2005 Johnson 90hp carbed 2 stroke J90GLSOB bogging down/missing when I throttled up past about 2000 RPMs. It started fairly intermittently during the latter part of the season and got progressively worse until finally the boat would not get up...
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    VRO Replacement Fuel Pump Kit - anyone tried one?

    Hi Folks, Wondering if anyone has tried one of the VRO Replacement Fuel Pump Kits such as this one: https://www.offshoremarineparts.com/62-13-8460.html I'm having a "new" issue with my 2005 90hp Johnson 2 stroke carb'd OB Model (J90GLSOB) not wanting to get up much past 2800 RPMs...started...
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    Cross reference a part: 0324444 LINK shallow water bracket, can I substitute another?

    Hi All, My 1985 Johnson 25hp tiller outboard is up and running like a champ. The shallow water drive bracket however is broken in two, and although I can still get it to function, it's not easy for the wife and kids to manipulate without being able to use the lever. It's an important feature...
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    1985 25hp Johnson J25RLCOS - I'm new to pull start motors, question about the choke

    Hi All, Quick question on this "new to me" motor that I'm trying to get running. I've never owned or really used a pull-start outboard before. Is the manual choke knob supposed to stay out (extended) when I pull it out? Currently when I pull the choke out for a cold start, it will not stay...
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    First trip of the year, trouble shifting, 2005 Johnson 90hp J90GLSOB 2 stroke carb'd

    Hi Everyone, Well, as usual the maiden voyage this year was not without incident with this motor. The motor itself ran great. But I'm suddenly having trouble with the gears. Reverse off the trailer was grinding. Shift to forward and the motor slightly bucked a couple of times trying to find...
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    Need help identifying fuel line sizes - 1985 25hp Johnson J25RLCOS - pictures inside

    I'm looking to replace the fuel system lines in this motor I am refurb'ing, and cannot find the fuel line sizes in the picture below with an on-line search. Can someone please let me know the fuel line (ID) diameter sizes in the attached picture - circled and labeled in red #1 and #2? These...
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    New to me Johnson OB, would like to know model year, have model# and S/N, + picture!

    Can someone help me ID the year of this motor? Johnson 25hp OB Model# J25RLCOS S/N: E6070252 Also, where can I find an owner's manual, and maybe a service manual for this motor? Thanks Guys! Dave
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    Question on rectifier / regulator vs. tach malfunction - 2005 Johnson 90hp # J90GLSOB

    Hi Folks, I have done extensive research/reading on this site and others regarding my latest issue, which is my SYSTEM CHECK TACHOMETER #177107 intermittently working, dropping out to 0rpms, working fine, jumping all over the place, etc. I will say it works normally probably 85% of the time...
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